Camp Hill police chief under investigation for alcohol-involved crash

Camp Hill police chief under investigation for alcohol-involved crash

PERRY COUNTY, Pa.– The Camp Hill police chief is under investigation for a crash that alcohol was a factor in.

On November 5 around 10:00 p.m., Douglas Hockenberry, 46, was driving in the 100 block of Lambs Gap Road in Rye Township when his vehicle struck a tree and a mailbox.

It has been determined that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

State Police are investigating the incident.

The Camp Hill Borough issued the following statement Monday afternoon:

Camp Hill Borough is aware of a police incident involving Chief Douglas Hockenberry which may result in charges. Camp Hill Borough is committed to addressing this issue with the Chief and will be gathering appropriate facts to take any action that is warranted under the circumstances. Inasmuch as this is a personnel matter, parts of the resolution of this matter will be confidential, but the Borough will resolve this manner effectively, efficiently and in the best interests of the Borough’s residents. In the interim, Chief Hockenberry has agreed to take a period of leave.